The Canvas Triblend tee is softer (ringspun cotton) and has a bit more of a 'fashion fit' cut (fits a bit slimmer on the body, and has slightly shorter sleeves). It's a very popular brand for teenagers/young adults. The feel and cut is very similar to American Apparel.

Also, the Triblend tees (as opposed to their regular crew tee) have some heathering (that 'speckled look, often seen on gray gym tees) which work great for vintage or retro designs. They are a cotton/polyester blend which gives them a bit more stretch and a super-soft feel.

Hanes will have a looser fit, and slightly longer sleeves. I've found that they have a shorter body length as well. Hanes tees have a traditional cut which is more popular for an older audience. Also, Hanes is a very 'recognizable brand' which is a plus for buyers. It's not as soft as the Canvas tee, but is still a fine tee!

Interestingly enough, the cheapest option on Teespring is the Tultex #202--- my LEAST favorite tee blank. They tend to twist and shrink up in the wash, and because they have factories on many different continents (to keep costs down) the sizing can be inconsistent which can leave a lot of customers frustrated. However, it is the cheapest ringspun cotton, fashion-fit tee available, so Teespring offers it. They call it the 'Premium Ringspun Tee'---I'm pretty sure they avoid saying the actual brand name because a lot of artists refuse to have their work printed on them and screenprinters like to steer clear of them! Is the #202 a horrible shirt? No. Even popular tee site TeeFury uses Tultex as a backup supplier when they need to. But it won't get you repeat customers like the Canvas or AA tees will.

And of course, Teespring also offers American Apparel, which is probably the most popular brand in the tee industry!

Hope this helps! I could talk about tees all day. Good luck with your campaign!

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